The US Air Force carried out the first and so far only tests of dropping inert B61-12 nuclear gravity bombs from the F-35A at Tonopah Test Range near Las Vegas (LAS).
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President Donald Trump’s call to resume full nuclear weapons testing draws sharp criticism from experts, who argue it proves unnecessary due to advanced US simulation capabilities and risks empowering adversaries.
The US Air Force plans to retain a select group of F-15C/D Eagles through 2030, extending their service for homeland defense duties originally set to end in 2026.
The U.S. Department of Transportation warns parts of national airspace could close if the government shutdown continues, citing severe FAA staffing shortages and rising flight delays.
On October 30, the U.S. Senate confirmed General Kenneth S. Wilsbach as the next Chief of Staff of the United States Air Force (USAF), approved by unanimous consent just two days before the current top officer departs.
The US Air Force aims to expand its fighter fleet to 1,558 aircraft to sustain low-risk operations, but funding limits, production delays, and modernization hurdles may slow the mission.
The United States Air Force (USAF) has identified the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor as the “threshold platform” for its Collaborative Combat Aircraft (CCA) program, marking a pivotal step in integrating uncrewed systems with manned fighters.
The U.S. has deployed the USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN-78) Carrier Strike Group to counter drug cartels near Venezuela, signaling a major escalation in regional military activity and fueling diplomatic tension across Latin America.
The US Department of the Air Force has issued a public call for private companies to lease thousands of acres across five military bases to construct large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) data centers.
Northrop Grumman expects new US Air Force (USAF) contracts for its B-21 Raider stealth bomber program before the end of the year, according to Chief Executive Officer Kathy Warden.